WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has launched the first phase of its Driver Pre-Employment Screening Program, which when fully active will allow…
U.S. to promote foreign tourism, domestic travel spending sought
WASHINGTON After decades of advocacy, the U.S. travel industry is finally getting a national tourism promotion board, but some, particularly in the airline industry,…
Michauds chart new directions for business
BRENTWOOD, N.H. — Two bus industry fixtures, James “Spike” Michaud and his son, Jim, owners of Michaud Bus Sales Inc., have decided to change the…
Industry sustainability is challenged by tough times
By Dave Millhouser We called him the “Educated Idiot.” Long on education but short on experience, Dave had stumbled into the bus business and was…
Industry message to be taken to Capitol Hill
LAS VEGAS Faced with the prospect of a deluge of federal legislation and new regulations, the motorcoach industry is stepping up its efforts to…
Transit agencies seen as potential business partners
LAS VEGAS Although motorcoach companies often are at odds with public transit agencies, attempting to work more closely with them might help cash-strapped private…
UMA announces affordable healthcare plan for members
LAS VEGAS — The United Motorcoach Association used its 2010 Expo as the forum for announcing a new healthcare program for its members and their…
LAS VEGAS - Cash-strapped states across the country have begun peppering the motorcoach industry with proposals for new taxes and new regulations that could cost…
Coach builders face challenges everywhere they turn
LAS VEGAS With sales of new motorcoaches lagging behind those of recent years and the used-coach market saturated, major bus manufacturers supplying the North…
Individuals, companies are recognized at Motorcoach Expo
LAS VEGAS The motorcoach industrys top honors were handed out at UMA Motorcoach Expo here last month, with eight major awards going to individuals,…